Chapaguri (Ram-don)

The Dish That Captivated the Oscars (The Oscar Recipe)

In Bong Joon-ho's film 'Parasite', the scene where the wealthy Mrs. Park asks for 'hanwoo striploin on top of Chapaguri' became a symbol encapsulating the film's class contrast. On the night of February 2020, when the news of the 4 Oscar wins broke, both Chapagetti and Neoguri products sold out instantly on Amazon US, and videos of Chapaguri flooded cooking communities worldwide.

The Identity of Chapaguri (What Is Ram-don?)

Chapaguri is a fusion instant ramen made by boiling one pack each of Chapagetti (jajang ramen) and Neoguri (seafood udon ramen) together. The richness of the jajang sauce blends with the chewiness and umami of the Neoguri fish cakes to create a depth completely different from regular ramen. It's finished by topping it with thick slices of hanwoo (or ribeye) steak, just like in the movie.

Make It Like in the Movie at Home (How to Make It)

• Boil 1 pack of Chapagetti + 1 pack of Neoguri together in water for 3 minutes.
• Drain almost all the water, then add only the Chapagetti powdered soup and stir-fry it down.
• Use only half of the Neoguri soup base — it will be too salty if you use it all.
• Melt butter in a pan and sear the ribeye on high heat for 1 minute on each side, then top it off to complete your class-defying Chapaguri.